Why yes, as a matter of fact. It is possible to find legitimate paid surveys online. It’s possible to earn a little extra cash, it’s possible to do this without paying anyone a dime, and it’s possible to find a list of the best paid surveys without having an inbox full of spam in less than 24 hours!
How Do You Know Paid Surveys Are Real?
I know how exciting it is to take paid surveys online because I do it. In fact, I just got a product in the mail today that I’m pretty excited about. Due to the confidentiality status of the paid survey company I received this product from, I can’t exactly tell you what it is, but I can tell you it smells REALLY good. Not only do I get to try and KEEP the product, but I get paid for my opinions about it when I’m finished using it.
Which Paid Surveys Are Legit?
Of the millions of paid survey companies out there, I’ve run across quite a few that are legit. I’ve give you the entire list in a moment, but for now, there are a few tips to keep in mind when trying to decide if you’re looking at a legit paid survey site, or a big, fat scam.
Does It Sound Too Good To Be True?
This really does apply when it comes to paid surveys. No one is going to give you a $500 Walmart gift card or a MacBook Air just for answering a few questions. There are strings attached. Sorry. You can certainly enter your name in the blank, but you’ll not only be flooded with spam to your inbox, but you’ll have to complete a bunch of other offers first that will probably out-cost the outright purchase of that laptop or gift card.
The Way Legit Paid Surveys Operate
A legitimate paid survey company will have a professional and non-gimmicky website. Usually you will find information for advertisers looking to use their services to find panelists, like you, to get paid for their opinions. You should also see a privacy policy and an FAQ section. Once you click the link to sign up for paid surveys, you should see a detailed entry form asking you for your demographic information, like name, address, likes, dislikes, preferences, etc. This information is not sold or given away. It’s kept private, and paid survey companies use this information to figure out what are the best paid surveys to send to you, based on your age, location, profession, and preferences. If you see a sign up form that only asks for your name and email address, while simultaneously promising you a free trip to the moon…don’t do it. Did you hear me? Don’t Do It!!! OMG and don’t EVER pay anyone a cent for a list of paying surveys. I’ll give you that list for free.
How Much Money Can I Earn With Paid Surveys?
The answer to this question varies….greatly. The amount of money you can earn from paid surveys will depend on many things. How desperate are you are for money? How many survey companies are you willing to sign up with? How honest and consistent do you plan to be with your answers? Are you in the US, Canada, UK or Australia? Your demographics will come into play as well. Things like your age, your location and your profession will determine how many paid surveys you will receive. I can’t tell you what to expect there. I’m pretty average and I get quite a few, but I average between $50 and $100 per month and I ignore a few offers due to personal preference. I have my favorites, and those survey companies that pay the best.

Other Perks
Occasionally, and sometimes more than occasionally, you’ll get an invite to test a product or an invite to a focus group. Focus groups pay a lot more. Where you can expect to earn from $1 to $5 for each survey you complete, you might get $50 to $150 for your participation in a focus group. In my experience, these don’t come along every day, but I do get quite a few offers. Participation in focus groups is much less broad, meaning you won’t qualify every time, so try to qualify for as many as possible. One of my favorite parts of taking paid surveys online is the test products. I take surveys for about 3 different companies that regularly send test products. It can be anything from food, to air fresheners, to diapers or wipes, to deodorant. Usually, you get to keep the product, AND you get paid for giving your opinions once you’ve have it long enough to formulate one. Sometimes it’s $2, sometimes it’s $10, and sometimes it’s more. Can you tell I really like taking paid online surveys?
Ok, I’m ready! Please Tell Me Where To Sign Up!
The best survey companies are listed at surveymoneymakers.com. Each and every one of the paid survey companies listed here are legitimate and require no payment from you. These are all free to sign up and vary by value, payment method and frequency of surveys sent. All of them will send paid survey opportunities via email, will give you some idea of how much you will be paid, how long the survey will be, and what the survey will be about. Depending upon where you are located, the best list for you is located below:
US residents get your paid surveys list HERE…
Canada residents get your paid surveys list HERE…
UK residents get your paid surveys list HERE…
Australia residents get your paid surveys list HERE…
If you are in an international location not listed above, you may qualify for a few of the paid survey offerings. The US list is the most comprehensive. You should find details of location requirements on the website.
Good luck and have fun getting paid!